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Streamwood Schools Locked Down As Cops Search For Armed Suspect

Keewon Taylor, 20, was wanted in connection with a home invasion and kidnapping in Streamwood, police said. (Streamwood Police Department)

STREAMWOOD (CBS) — Two northwest suburban schools and a library were placed on lockdown Friday afternoon as police searched for a home invasion suspect believed to be armed with a shotgun.

Later Friday, police said a weapon was recovered and the public was not in danger. They identified the suspect as Keewon Taylor of Streamwood, 20.

Streamwood police initially responded Friday afternoon to the 3000 block of Lynnwood Court for a report of a home invasion and kidnapping, a release from police said.

The victim was taken at gunpoint by a man in his 20s armed with a shotgun and ordered to drive to an unknown location, police said. While driving, the victim attempted to escape and the vehicle crashed into a sign.